Mbejú – crisp cheese pancake

Ingredients

• 300 g cassava starch or tapioca starch
• 200 g grated mild cheese
• 60 g softened butter
• 1 dl milk
• ½ tsp salt
• 20 g butter for frying

Method

1. 1Rub cassava starch, cheese, butter and salt together with your hands.
2. 2Gradually add milk and crumble into a moist, coarse mixture that holds together when squeezed. It should not become a liquid batter.
3. 3Heat a small pan over medium-low heat and butter lightly. Spread a quarter of the mixture evenly and gently press the edges together.
4. 4Cook for 4–5 minutes until golden underneath. Turn using a plate and cook for another 3–4 minutes. Repeat and serve hot.